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Lasso arrives on Blu-ray & DVD via Dread Central Presents in less than a week (November 13th). It’s a film that’s likely to do for rodeos what Rob Zombie’s 31 did for traveling circuses! Directed by Evan Cecil from a script penned by Roberto Marinas, Lasso boosts a brilliant retro aesthetic and some seriously cringe-inducing […]

Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum Release Details: Plano, Texas. – "The crew of a horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast. They soon encounter much more than expected as they move deeper inside the nightmarish old building in the horror thriller Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, terrorizing on digital, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD September 18th from Well Go USA Entertainment. An updated take on the “found footage” genre of thrillers, Director Jung Bum-Shik

Tagline: "Fear is Only the Beginning." Lasso is an upcoming horror film from director Evan Cecil ("Love Kills") and production company Dragon Fly Films. Set to show at London's Frightfest this year, the film involves a senior citizens' tour of a nearby rodeo. Though, this is no ordinary rodeo. The film's official release trailer shows Kit and Simon, in the rodeo ring and part of the main attraction. As well, Epic Pictures has just released the official poster for the film - found here. And, Lasso centrally stars: Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Lindsey Morgan ("The 100"), Andrew Jacobs (Paranormal Activity) and Karen Grassle. Horror fans can find the film's exciting trailer here. The official synopsis mentions some of this flick's many protagonists. Kit (Morgan) and Simon (Jacobs) will team up with: a one armed cowboy named Ennis (Flanery), Rosheen (Heather Mignon) the Rodeo Queen and Trish - a powerhouse bull rider.

As native Hartford, Conn., McCray’s career spanned more than 50 years. He was born on June 7, 1928, and is the second son of Thomas Chapman McCray, who was an executive with the NBC Radio Network as well as Dorothy Baldwin McCray who was a singer and a musician.

After graduating from Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire — where his love of storytelling grew — he studied theater arts at the University of Hartford under Dr. Elemer Nagy. After receiving his diploma in 1948 he worked for the Central City Opera Association in Colorado and then went on to build his television career in Los Angeles.

McCray was born on June 7, 1928, the second son of Thomas Chapman McCray — an executive with the NBC Radio Network — and singer Dorothy Baldwin McCray. A Hartford, Conn., native, McCray found his passion for entertainment early on during his time at the Kimball Union Academy prep school in New Hampshire. While at Kimball, McCray built sets, directed, acted, and sang in several school theatrical productions.

Directed by Evan Cecil, ‘Lasso’ centers on Kit (Lindsey Morgan) and Simon (Andrew Jacobs), two young leaders of an Active Senior Tour group, out on an adventure to a small-town Rodeo festival located deep in the woods. It’s a great experience for the group … until they try to leave. Simon and Kit must save themselves, and whatever seniors they can, from becoming victims of a deadly Rodeo Ritual. Along the way they join up with another unexpected group of victims,

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Lasso is the story of Simon and Kit, two young leaders of an Active Senior Adventure Tour Group that take a day trip out to a small-town Rodeo located deep in the woods. While they are leaving, after a fun filled day, they inadvertently witness something they wish they hadn’t. Suddenly they are targets for a deadly Rodeo Ritual. As they fight to stay alive through the night, they team up with another group of potential victims, Ennis, the one-armed cowboy, Trish the powerhouse female bull rider, and Rosheen the Rodeo Queen.

Lasso is the story of Simon (Andrew Jacobs) and Kit (Lindsey Morgan), two young leaders of an Active Senior adventure tour group that take a day trip out to a small-town Rodeo located deep in the woods. While they are leaving, after a fun-filled day, they inadvertently witness something they wish they hadn’t. Suddenly they are targets for a deadly Rodeo Ritual. As they fight to stay alive through the night they team up with another group of potential victims, Ennis (Sean Patrick Flannery), the 1-armed cowboy, Trish the powerhouse female bull rider, and Rosheen the Rodeo Queen. Throughout the movie we have about 20 different types of kills so I think we have enough for everyone to get excited about!

The first teaser trailer has arrived for upcoming horror film Lasso, which is set to scare up a storm when it’s released later this year – you can view the first look below!

Described as a mix of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and classic sci-fi film Cocoon, the film centres on a group of active seniors who are out on a trip to a local Rodeo festival with their leaders. Soon, they become caught in a deadly ritual that is part of the rodeo and must fight to save themselves from what terrors lurk beneath.

Directed by Evan Cecil, and shot on the new Panasonic VariCam 35, ‘Lasso’ is the story of Simon (Andrew Jacobs) and Kit (Lindsey Morgan), two young leaders of an Active Senior Tour group, out on an adventure to a small-town Rodeo festival located deep in the woods. It’s a great experience for the group … until they try to leave. Simon and Kit must save themselves, and whatever seniors they can, from becoming victims of a deadly Rodeo Ritual. Along the way they join up with another unexpected group of victims, including a one-armed cowboy, Ennis (Sean Patrick Flannery), Rosheen, the Rodeo queen,

Kyle Richards is bringing back a classic. This week, Cozi TV announced the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star will host an upcoming marathon of Little House on the Prairie.Richards played young Alicia Sanderson Edwards on the NBC Western drama, which also starred Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, and Richard Bull. The show ran for nine seasons before ending in 1983.Read More…

Celebrate the series that stole America’s heart when “Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy Movie Collection” arrives on DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD September 13 from Lionsgate. Say farewell to this legendary western drama with three movie adventures: “Look Back to Yesterday,” “Bless All the Dear Children,” and “The Last Farewell.” These restored and remastered movies will be available individually on Digital HD and the “Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy Movie Collection” DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. The story of the Ingalls family concludes with these three heartwarming movies—newly restored and remastered for optimal sound and picture quality. Rediscover the timeless adventure of “Little House on the Prairie” as Albert displays courage in the face of a serious illness; Laura and Almanzo

In 1974, TV audiences were introduced to the Ingalls family, a frontier clan living in a rustic cabin in the Minnesota wilderness during the 1870s and '80s. America was in the middle of its Me Decade, with an exhausting war and general upheaval at home. The weekly dramas of a farmer and his children—based on the Little House on the Prairie books by Laura Ingalls Wilder—were an irresistible look at a simpler time when people based their lives around family, home, and church. (All nine seasons are available on Digital HD on Amazon; seasons 1–3 are also available on Blu-ray and DVD from Lionsgate.

Any young and old(er) fans of little Laura Ingalls – braids and pinafore swinging, as curious as a caffeinated chipmunk – will be excited to know that Sony Pictures is in early development on a movie based on the Little House on the Prairie books and television franchise.

Playing "Half Pint," the tomboyish daughter of Charles (Michael Landon) and Caroline (Karen Grassle) Ingalls, she served as a model of independence for millions of young girls growing up across the country. And like the character she grew up playing, Melissa too, is a bit of a rebel.

She has a similar sense of devotion to her family as her iconic television character did (the actress' sons have already been ...

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Melissa Gilbert knows that for anything and everything else she may do, her identity as "Half-Pint" always will be with her.

As "Little House on the Prairie" repeats continue as weekday Hallmark Channel staples, the former child actress who played Laura Ingalls Wilder -- and grew up to become a president of the Screen Actors Guild -- gets constant reinforcement of the effect her work on the Michael Landon-guided series, which NBC originally aired from 1974 to 1982, has had on several generations.

"It's extraordinary," Gilbert tells Zap2it. "I am still very aware of the impact the show has. I was on tour with the musical version for a year, and being on the ground, I got a feel for what both the book and the TV show 'Little House on the Prairie' meant to people.

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